Alexander Stewart 4th High Steward of Scotland. She was thrown by the horse at a place called 'The Knock', broke her neck, and is said to have died instantly. 2 Mar 1316, d. 19 Apr 1390 Citations [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Family: A Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 214. The Barony of Garlies, conferred by King Alexander III of Scotland on Sir Walter's grandfather, Alexander, the Fourth High Steward of Scotland, was also granted to Sir Walter by his nephew John Randolph, Earl of Moray, to whom it had come through his mother, Isabel Stewart. [2] According to another version of events, he was the nominal leader of one of the four Scottish schiltrons, but because of his youth and inexperience, its effective leader was his cousin James Douglas, Lord of Douglas. [4] This is, however, disputed, as it is now claimed that there were only three Scottish schiltrons at Bannockburn. STEWART, Walter 6th High Steward of Scotland 1. She was also known as Princess Marjorie of Scotland. From 1315, her married name became Stewart. Walter fought on the Scottish side at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314[3] commanding, with Douglas, the left wing of the Scots' Army. Born: About 1293 2; Marriage (1): ERSKINE, Alice before 1314; Marriage (2): BRUCE, Marjorie Princess of Scotland in … The Abbey of Paisley from its Foundation till its Disolution etc. Her husband, Walter, born in 1294, brought a noble body of men to the aid of Bruce. Firstly, James's fa­ther is known to have planned a pil­grim­age to the shrine of Saint James of Com­postella in 1252 or after, so that James would prob­a­bly have been born after this. Walter and Marjorie had one son:[8], Robert II of Scotland Walter later married Isabel de Graham, frequently identified as a daughter of Sir John Graham of Abercorn but more likely a daughter of Sir David Graham of Montrose. [Magna Charta Sureties], http://www.thepeerage.com/p10210.htm#i102096, Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland1 M, #102096, b. PM Cameron's 19-Great Grandfather. The family that became the Stewarts and Stuarts of Scotland were invited to Scotland during the reign of King Children of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Isabella Graham Sir John Stewart+ 1 Sir Andrew Stewart 1 Egidia Stewart+ d. b 14061 Child of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Alice Erskine Jean Stewart 1 Child of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Margorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland Robert II Stewart, King of Scotland+ b. U.S. President [B, HARRISON] 's 12-Great Grandfather. She was, however, pregnant, and a "country fellow" is said to have instantly performed a caesarian operation and delivered the child alive, the future King Robert II. ^ Anderson, William, The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.ix, p.513, states he was 21 years of age at Bannockburn. [4] This is, however, disputed, as it is now claimed that there were only three Scottish schiltrons at Bannockburn. The Lordship of Largs, forfeited by John Balliol, was bestowed upon Walter by Robert the Bruce, who also granted the Farme Castle estate in Rutherglen to him, as well as other lands and the feudal barony of Bathgate, Linlithgowshire. Death 9 Apr 1326 Bathgate Castle, West Lothian, Scotland 2 Event: Alt Death Sep 1327 Change Date: 3 Jul 2007 at 14:29 Note: Walter Stewart, 6th Great Steward of Scotland; born 1292; Regent of Scotland during Robert I (The Bruce)'s absence in Ireland 1316, defended Berwick against an English army, made a raid with Douglas that nearly kidnapped Edward II from Yorkshire 1322; married 1st 1315 Marjorie, Lady of Scotland (died 1316), daughter of Robert I (The Bruce), and had issue; married 2nd Isabel, daughter of Sir John Graham of Abercorn, and died 9 April 1327. Several of the siege engines were destroyed by the Scots' garrison and the Steward suddenly rushed in force from the town to beat off the enemy. [3], Walter Steward (1293[1] – 9 April 1326 at Bathgate Castle)[2] was the 6th hereditary High Steward of Scotland. Several of the siege engines were destroyed by the Scots' garrison and the Steward suddenly rushed in force from the town to drive off the enemy. In everlasting memory of the High Stewards of Scotland. She was thrown by the horse at a place called 'The Knock', broke her neck, and is said to have died instantly. She was, however, pregnant, and a "country fellow" is said to have instantly performed a caesarian operation and delivered the child alive, the future King Robert II. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. Winston Fontaine, of Louisville. [10], He died on 9 April 1326 at Bathgate Castle and was buried in the Abbey Church of Paisley, alongside his first wife, Marjorie Bruce, and his five High Steward ancestors. Lady Jean MacRory (Countess Bute Marchioness) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blason_Famille_Stuart.svg#/media/File:Blason_Famille_Stuart.svg, Bathgate Castle, Bathgate, West-Lothian, Scotland, Dundonald Castle, Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland, Kings of Scotland: House of Stewart (1371-1567), James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland, Registrum Monasterii de Passelet etc (Maitland Club, Edinburgh, MDCCCXXXII), p. 237, The Abbey of Paisley from its Foundation till its Disolution etc. Walter Stewart 6th High Steward of Scotland (1293–1326) • FamilySearch Discover life events, stories and photos about Walter Stewart 6th High Steward of Scotland (1293–1326) of Dundonald Castle, Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland. [9], During the absence of King Robert the Bruce in Ireland, Walter the High Steward and Sir James Douglas managed government affairs and spent much time defending the Scottish Borders. [G. W. S. Barrow, Robert Bruce & The Community of the Realm of Scotland (Edinburgh University Press, 1988. James, 5th High Steward of Scotland James Stewart (born say 1260 - died 16 July 1309) was the 5th hereditary High Steward of Scotland and a Guardian of Scotland during the First Interregnum. He married, firstly, Elizabeth Mure of Rowallan, daughter of Sir Adam Mure of Rowallan and Janet Mure, on 22 November 1347, by Papal dispensation, which legitimised their previously born children. In 1322, with Douglas and Thomas Randolph, he made an attempt to surprise the English King at Byland Abbey, near Malton, Yorkshire. He died April 9, 1326. 1292 Died: 1327. [5] This is, however, disputed, as some claim that there were only three Scottish schiltrons at Bannockburn. Dondonald, Ayrshire, Scotland. Edward, however, escaped, pursued towards York by The Steward and 500 horsemen. c.1110–c.1350)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004. They had three children:[9], John Stewart of Ralston Andrew Stewart Egidia Stewart. [2], Marjorie met her death whilst riding a horse from Paisley to Renfrew on March 2, 1316. Walter passed away on April 9 1327, at age 31 in Bathgate. ^ Peter Traquair Freedom's Sword 6. It is said that she was pregnant, and a "country fellow" is said to have instantly performed a caesarian operation and delivered the child alive, the future King Robert. He was the son of Robert I's daughter Marjorie and her husband Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland. The date of his birth is not cer­tainly known and some sources have placed it, on no good ev­i­dence, as early as 1243. She was thrown by the horse at a place called 'The Knock', broke her neck, and is said to have died instantly. Alexander Stewart (1214–1283), also known as Alexander of Dundonald, was 4th hereditary High Steward of Scotland from his father's death in 1246. "Had he lived," says an old writer, "he might have equaled Randolph and Douglas; but his course of glory was short." Walter Stewart was the 6th Hereditary High Steward of Scotland and was the father of King Robert II of Scotland, the first Stewart monarch.He was born at Bathgate Castle, West Lothian, the eldest son and heir of James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland by his third wife Giles de Burgh, a daughter of the Irish nobleman Walter de Burgh, 1st Earl of Ulster. He died on 9 April 1327. Biography. He was also reported to have died on 9 April 1326. Upon the capture of Berwick-upon-Tweed from the English in 1318 he got command of the town which, on 24 July 1319 was laid siege to by King Edward II of England. [5], Upon the liberation of Robert The Bruce's wife and daughter from their long captivity in England, the High Steward was sent to receive them at the Border and conduct them back to the Scottish Court. Following the death of his childless uncle, the Bruce's only son David Bruce, Robert Stewart succeeded to the throne of Scotland as King Robert II. Wiki: Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland Walter Steward (1293 [1] - 9 April 1326 at Bathgate Castle) [2] was the 6th hereditary High Steward of Scotland. Following her death, Walter gave the Church of Largs to the monks of Paisley and had prayers said for the salvation of her soul , his own soul and the souls of his ancestors: "pro salute anime mee et Marjorie quondam sponse mee, necnon et pro salute antecessorum meorum ac etiam omnium fidelium defunctorum". She died at the birth of their only child, a son: or possibly a little time after 1) Robert Stewart, who eventually succeeded to the throne as Robert II, the first Stewart king of Scots, on the death of his half-uncle, David II, in 1371. [6], Marjorie met her death whilst riding a horse from Paisley to Renfrew on March 2, 1316. (Alex. He succeeded his father as High Steward in 1283. Descent From Sir James Stewart to Robert II: Sir James Stewart was the father of Sir Walter Stewart, 6th hereditary High Steward. The first of the Stewart kings, Robert II, was born to Walter, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce.He was 55 years old when he inherited the throne from his uncle David II in 1371. ^ a b c d Anderson (1867) vol.ix, p.513 3. In 1315 Walter married, Marjorie, the only daughter of Robert I of Scotland by his first wife Isabella of Mar. [4] John Prebble The Lion in the North [5] Peter Traquair Freedom's Sword [6] Angus, William, editor, Miscellaneous Charters 1315-1401, in Miscellany of The Scottish History Society, vol.5, 1933, p, Given Name: Walter III Surname: Stewart Suffix: 6th High Steward of Scotland 1 2 3 4 5 Sex: M Birth: 1292 in Dundonald Castle, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland 1 6 2 3 7 8 Death: 9 Apr 1327 in Bathgate Castle, Bathgate, West-Lothian, Scotland 1 6 5 3 7 8 Burial: 1326 Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland 9 Ancestral File #: 9FGX-6J 6 10 11 12 7 13 14 FCOM: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland Event: Alt. Notes about Walter Stewart 6th High Stewart of Scotland, Regent of Scotland VI High Steward of Scotland euweb.dir\stuart1.html A1. Edward, however, escaped, pursued towards York by The Steward and 500 horsemen. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Family. 1294–1318. Walter (Knight) Stewart 3rd High Steward of Scotland was born in the year 1161 in Paisley (Renfrewshire), Scotland, son of Alan FitzWalter, 2nd High Steward of Scotland, Knight Templar and Alesta Lady Eva Of Mar. 1. This is, however, disputed, as some claim that there were only three Scottish schiltrons at Bannockburn. The office of steward was later confirmed to his family by King Malcolm IV in 1157. Sir Walter's grandfather, Alexander, had been granted the Barony of Garlies by King Alexander III of Scotland 30 November 1263, for Alexander's services to the King in the defeat of the Danes at the Battle of Largs in 1263. He married Marjorie Bruce (1296-1316) 1315 JL. Margorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland was also known as Margaret. Sec­ondly, James's Chris­t­ian name was an un­usual one, un­com­mon i… He was born at Bathgate Castle,[1] West Lothian, Scotland, the eldest son and heir of James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland (c.1260-1309) by his third wife Giles (Latinised to Egidia) de Burgh, a daughter of the Irish nobleman Walter de Burgh, 1st Earl of Ulster. c.1110–c.1350)’, Walter's mother is sometimes identified erroneously as Cecily or Cecilia de Dunbar, his father's first wife, James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Walter_Stewart,_6th_High_Steward_of_Scotland&oldid=989461542, Scottish people of the Wars of Scottish Independence, Signatories to the Declaration of Arbroath, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2017, Pages using infobox noble with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Secondly he married Isabel de Graham, believed to have been a daughter of Sir John Graham of, Egidia Stewart, who married three times: firstly to Sir, This page was last edited on 19 November 2020, at 03:11. (Alex. Sir Andrew, "younger son" Sir James Stewart of Durisdeer, Tutor to his nephew, the future King Robert II of Scotland, in 1327. Walter Stewart (c. 1296 – 9 April 1327) was the 6th Hereditary High Steward of Scotland and was the father of King Robert II of Scotland, the first Stewart monarch. 1214–1283. Source Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Stewart,_6th_High_Steward_of_Sc... http://theroyalhouseofstewart.com/descendants_of_the_royal_house_of_stewart_015.htm http://thepeerage.com/p10210.htm References: Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England Scotland and Wales, with Their Descendants &c., London, 1848, volume 1, pedigree LXVIII, and volume 2 (1851) page xlvi. [7], Family and issue[edit] Walter married, in 1315, Marjorie, only daughter of Robert I of Scotland by his first wife Isabella of Mar. Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland was born in 1292. 50195576, citing Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland ; Maintained by Robert Camp (contributor 47254956) . Contents [hide], Marjorie met her death whilst riding a horse from Paisley to Renfrew on March 2, 1316. She was the daughter of Sir John Erskine.The child name was Jean Stewart. He was the only child of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and his first wife Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce and Isabella of Mar. Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland was born in 1296, to James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland. Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland was born circa 1296 in Scotland, United Kingdom to James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland (-1309) and Cecilia de Dunbar (-c1309) and died 9 April 1329 in Bathgate Castle, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom of unspecified causes. The family name, Stewart, is said to have been taken from Walter’s title as High Steward of Scotland and the title, along with extensive lands, became hereditary in … 2. He was also the father of King Robert II of Scotland. In another version of events, he was the nominal leader of one of the four Scottish schiltrons, but because of his youth and inexperience, its effective leader was his cousin James Douglas, Lord of Douglas. [5], During The Bruce's absence in Ireland the High Steward and Sir James Douglas managed government affairs and spent much time defending the Scottish Borders. He married Margorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland, daughter of Robert I Bruce, King of Scotland and Isabella, Lady of Mar, in 1315. On other hand, Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland had a Child from Alice Erskine, who was born circa 1290. Walter fought on the Scottish side at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314[4] commanding, with Douglas, the left wing of the Scots' Army. Here rest their bodies where stood the high altar of this Abbey Church of Paisley. Coat of arms of the High Stewart of Scotland: G. W. S. Barrow, ‘Stewart family (per. On the death of his father in 1326, he became the hereditary steward of Scotland. PAGE Royal Stewart page 274. A memorial on the wall of the Abbey is inscribed as follows:[13]. [2], Walter, Steward of Scotland, made a charter to John St.Clair, his valet, of the lands of Maxton, Roxburghshire, circa 1320/1326, one of the witnesses being "Roberto de Lauwedir (Robert de Lauder) tunc justiciario Laudonie" (Justiciar of Lothian). Marriage: 1242. [3] Preceded by James Stewart High Steward of Scotland 1309–1326 Succeeded by Robert II of Scotland, [edit] Ancestry Ancestors of Walter Stewart[show], 16. [7], Given Name: Walter III Surname: Stewart Suffix: 6th High Steward of Scotland 1 2 3 4 5 Sex: M Birth: 1292 in Dundonald Castle, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland 1 6 2 3 7 8 Death: 9 Apr 1327 in Bathgate Castle, Bathgate, West-Lothian, Scotland 1 6 5 3 7 8 Burial: 1326 Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland 9 Ancestral File #: 9FGX-6J 6 10 11 12 7 13 14 FCOM: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland Event: Alt. had three Children: Sir John Stewart, who is also was known as John of Railston. During The Bruce's absence in Ireland the High Steward and Sir James Douglas managed government affairs. They had three children:[9]. [2], Walter, Steward of Scotland, made a charter to John St. Clair, his valet, of the lands of Maxton, Roxburghshire, circa 1320/1326, one of the witnesses being "Roberto de Lauwedir (Robert de Lauder) tunc justiciario Laudonie" (Justiciar of Lothian). The Lordship of Largs, forfeited by John Balliol, was bestowed upon Walter, as well as other lands and the feudal barony of Bathgate, Linlithgowshire. He was son to James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland by his spouse Cecilia, daughter of Patrick Dunbar, 7th Earl of Dunbar and Marjory, daughter of Alexander Comyn, 2nd Earl of Buchan. Walter married Marjorie Bruce. [2][3], At the age of 21 Walter fought against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314[4] where according to some sources, together with Douglas he commanded the left wing of the Scots' army,[5] but according to other sources was (due to his youth and inexperience) merely the nominal leader of one of the four (or three[6]) Scottish schiltrons, the effective leader being his cousin James Douglas, Lord of Douglas. Robert II, also remembered as Robert the Steward, was the King of Scots who ruled from 1371 to his death. ^ John Prebble The Lion in the North 5. Children of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Isabella Graham Sir John Stewart+ 1 Sir Andrew Stewart 1 Egidia Stewart+ d. b 14061 Child of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Alice Erskine Jean Stewart 1 Child of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and Margorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland Robert II Stewart, King of Scotland+ b. She was thrown by the horse at a place called 'The Knock', broke her neck, and is said to have died instantly. [2] According to another version of events, he was the nominal leader of one of the four Scottish schiltrons, but because of his youth and inexperience, its effective leader was his cousin James Douglas, Lord of Douglas. Walter married Marjorie Bruce, the only daughter of Robert the Bruce by his first wife Isabella of Mar, in 1315. He was married in the year 1205 in Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland to Beatrix Bethoc Gilchrest deAngus He was married in the year 1203 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland … He married Alice Erskine, daughter of Sir John Erskine, before 1315. [3]Walter fought on the Scottish side at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 [4] commanding, with Douglas, the left wing of the Scots' Army. [2], During The Bruce's absence in Ireland the High Steward and Sir James Douglas managed government affairs and spent much time defending the Scottish Borders. Walter Stewart (c. 1296[1] – 9 April 1327) was the 6th Hereditary High Steward of Scotland and was the father of King Robert II of Scotland, the first Stewart monarch. Son of James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland and Gille de Burgh, of Ulster Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland gained the title of 6th High Steward of Scotland.1. Sir John Stewart. In 1322, with Douglas and Randolph, he made an attempt to surprise the English King at Biland Abbey, near Melton, Yorkshire. In 1322, with Douglas and Thomas Randolph, he made an attempt to surprise the English King at Byland Abbey, near Malton, Yorkshire. Edward, however, escaped, pursued towards York by The Steward and 500 horsemen. 1. She married 1) Sir James Lindsay of Crawford 2) Sir Hugh Eglinton of that ilk 3) Sir James Douglas of Dalkeith. Walter (Sir) STEWART (STEWARD) 6th High Steward of SCOTLAND. Sir Walter Stewart, 6th High Stewart of Scotland, Regent of Scotland, +1293, +9.4.1326; 1m: 1315 Pss Marjory Bruce (*ca 1297 +2.3.1316) dau.of King Robert I Bruce of Scotland; 2m: Isabel Graham ===== Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Several of the siege engines were destroyed by the Scots' garrison and the Steward suddenly rushed in force from the town to beat off the enemy. Sir John, killed 14 October 1318 at the battle of Dundalk. [Burke's Peerage], ------------------------------------ Walter Stewart, b. Walter was born in 1292. 2 Mar 1316, d. 19 Apr 1390 Citations [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Family: A Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 214. Walter Stewart (1292–1327) a Scottish nobleman and knight, he was the 6th hereditary High Steward of Scotland. Death 9 Apr 1326 Bathgate Castle, West Lothian, Scotland 2 Event: Alt Death Sep 1327 Change Date: 3 Jul 2007 at 14:29 Note: Walter Stewart, 6th Great Steward of Scotland; born 1292; Regent of Scotland during Robert I (The Bruce)'s absence in Ireland 1316, defended Berwick against an English army, made a raid with Douglas that nearly kidnapped Edward II from Yorkshire 1322; married 1st 1315 Marjorie, Lady of Scotland (died 1316), daughter of Robert I (The Bruce), and had issue; married 2nd Isabel, daughter of Sir John Graham of Abercorn, and died 9 April 1327. Edward, however, escaped, pursued towards York by The Steward and 500 horsemen. He was also the father of King Robert II of Scotland. ^ a b Simpson, David, The Genealogical and Chronological History of the Stuarts, Edinburgh, 1713. [5] He later married Marjorie, receiving the Barony of Bathgate in Linlithgowshire as part of his wife's dowry. Lady Diana's 18-Great Grandfather. ^ a b c d Anderson, William, The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.ix, p.513, states he was 21 years of age at Bannockburn. Alexander Stewart, 4th High Steward of Scotland, 2. The Stewart family went on to inherit the thrown of Scotland by the marriage of Walter Stewart the son of James 5th High Steward, to Marjory Bruce the daughter of Robert the Bruce and Isabella of Mar. [8], Following the liberation of King Robert the Bruce's wife, Elizabeth de Burgh, and daughter Marjorie, from their long captivity in England, Walter the High Steward was sent to receive them at the Anglo-Scottish Border and conduct them back to the Scottish royal court. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Stewart,_6th_High_Steward_of_Scotland, Links: •http://www.celtic-casimir.com/webtree/16/29337.htm •http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/genealogy/TNGWebsite/getperson.php?personID=I1135&tree=CC, SOURCES: 1) GENEALOGY: Royal Ancestors of Magna Charta Barons; Pages 225; 226; G929.72; C6943ra; Denver Public Library; Genealogy, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Stewart,_6th_High_Steward. [2] Anderson (1867) vol.ix, p.513 [3] Simpson, David, The Genealogical and Chronological History of the Stuarts, Edinburgh, 1713. Weis, Frederick Lewis, et all, The Magna Charta Sureties 1215, 5th edition, Baltimore, 2002, p.50. According to another version of events, he was the nominal leader of one of the four Scottish schiltrons, but because of his youth and inexperience, its effective leader was his cousin James Douglas, Lord of Douglas. Clay, John W., FSA., editor, The Visitation of Cambridge, 1575 and 1619 by Henery St.George, Richmond Herald, Harleian Society, London, 1897, pps: 7 - 11. He was also the father of King Robert II of Scotland. Walter, 6th High Steward of Scotland Walter Steward (1293 – 9 April 1326 at Bathgate Castle) was the 6th hereditary High Steward of Scotland. Several of the siege engines were destroyed by the Scots' garrison and the Steward suddenly rushed in force from the town to beat off the enemy. [Burke's Peerage], Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland1 M, #102096, b. [3] Walter's mother is sometimes identified as Cecily or Cecilia de Dunbar, but this identification is erroneous. He married Isabella Graham, daughter of Sir John Graham. HM George I's 10-Great Grandfather. 4. Walter was the father of the first Stewart King of Scotland, Robert II. [2], During The Bruce's absence in Ireland the High Steward and Sir James Douglas managed government affairs and spent much time defending the Scottish Borders. He was a very passive person with no love of war, so he let his son John, Earl of Carrick (later known as Robert III) rule instead. 1292, d. 9 April 1327, Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland was born in 1292. By Professor Wm. However, Edward escaped, pursued towards York by The Steward and 500 horsemen. [Magna Charta Sureties] Note: I think MCS means Robert II, King of Scots as their child, of course she was daughter of Robert I. Walter Stewart, b. Upon the capture of Berwick-upon-Tweed from the English in 1318 he got command of the town which, on July 24, 1319 was laid siege to by King Edward II of England. 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